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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1437170982 D.P.M
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Podiatrist in West Covina, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,498 in Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 380 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$202.56
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Robert Abrams, D.P.M filed 1,158 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in West Covina, California, prescribing 95% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- $202.56
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Robert Abrams, D.P.M's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,158 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Robert Abrams, D.P.M?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,158 281% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Robert Abrams, D.P.M appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M credentials at 1135 S SUNSET AVE STE 107, West Covina, CA, 91790, with a listed phone of (626) 962-9442. NPI 1437170982 was issued on 07/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,158 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 380 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437170982 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/21/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Robert Abrams, D.P.M. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$203
Largest payer
Amgen Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Robert Abrams, D.P.M. To verify Robert Abrams, D.P.M's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Robert Abrams, D.P.M - brand share 5.0%
Podiatrist average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,158 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,158
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
380
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,235
- Total Day Supply
- 27,611
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $57K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 148
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.92
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 41, 65-74: 195, 75-84: 106, 85+: 38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Abrams, D.P.M prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
192 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
154 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
149 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
148 claims
- Lidocaine
Lidocaine
99 claims
- Cephalexin 56
Cephalexin
56 claims
- Econazole Nitrate 34
Econazole Nitrate
34 claims
- Gabapentin 32
Gabapentin
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 192 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 154 |
| Mupirocin | 149 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 148 |
| Lidocaine | 99 |
| Cephalexin | 56 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 32 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Robert Abrams, D.P.M fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Abrams, D.P.M's 1,158 claims are above the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abrams.
Dr. Craig Aaronson
D.P.M.
Fresno, CA
Dr. Edgar Abbes
DPM
Lakewood, CA
Dr. David Abdoo
DPM
Salinas, CA
Dr. Richard Abe
DPM
San Jose, CA
Dr. Lawrence Abend
DPM
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Abrams, D.P.M's specialty? ▼
Robert Abrams, D.P.M specializes in Podiatrist and practices in West Covina, California. Credentials: D.P.M.
How much does Robert Abrams, D.P.M prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Abrams, D.P.M wrote 1,158 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 380 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Abrams, D.P.M located? ▼
Robert Abrams, D.P.M is located at 1135 S SUNSET AVE STE 107, West Covina, CA, 91790. Phone: (626) 962-9442.
What is Robert Abrams, D.P.M's NPI number? ▼
Robert Abrams, D.P.M's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437170982, issued on 07/21/2006.
Does Robert Abrams, D.P.M prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Abrams, D.P.M's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Abrams, D.P.M prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Abrams, D.P.M's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Ammonium Lactate, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Abrams, D.P.M accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Abrams, D.P.M appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,158 Part D claims and 380 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Abrams, D.P.M's credentials? ▼
Robert Abrams, D.P.M's NPI is 1437170982 with credentials D.P.M. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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